Lead Lithographic Press Operator - Printing & Team Lead

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC in Modesto, CA seeks an experienced Lithographic Press Operator to run and supervise the printing process, ensuring quality and minimal waste. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing facility and requires strong leadership of the press crew.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, solid box-plant knowledge, and comfortable with basic computer tasks and precision measuring tools. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Modesto facility.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret hard cards and report production data.
• Knowledge of tape measure, calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to lead a press crew.
• Basic computer skills and math/problem solving abilities.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the lithographic press safely and efficiently.
• Ensure printing process yields conforming products with minimal waste.
• Lead and coordinate the press crew.
• Maintain machine center in a clean, safe condition.
• Input production information.
• Perform setup verification checklist.
• Oversee preventative maintenance tasks.
• Oversee sampling plan per requirements.
• Communicate needs and directions to team members.

Skills

Box plant skills

Hard cards reading

Production reporting

Tape measure use

Calipers and micrometers

Team leadership

Math and problem solving

Tools

Printing press

Console operation

Job description

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC in Modesto, CA seeks an experienced Lithographic Press Operator to run and supervise the printing process, ensuring quality and minimal waste. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing facility and requires strong leadership of the press crew.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, solid box-plant knowledge, and comfortable with basic computer tasks and precision measuring tools. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Modesto facility.